Ayrton Group are seeking a Health & Safety Specialist for a position with our client, one of Ireland’s leading agribusinesses, at their manufacturing facility in the Kildare region.
This is a contract role of 12 months with the potential for extension.
This is a hands-on role and requires an individual who enjoys interacting on site and can demonstrate the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
The Health and Safety Specialist will be a motivated Health and Safety professional who will champion and foster a proactive safety culture on site. The Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing competent occupational health and safety technical advice, guidance, and support, with authority and independence, to the site team, to enable them to comply with health and safety legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and actively participate in developing, implementing and maintaining the corporate health and safety strategy, plans, risk register, policies, standards and procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective measures to mitigate risks and improve safety.
- Conduct monthly reviews of the Safety Improvement Plan and support the site team to keep the plan up to date.
- Support the site team to investigate accidents and incidents, and prepare comprehensive reports detailing the root causes, recommending actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Support the site team to identify significant hazards, control measures and develop and maintain suitable risk assessments.
- Collaborate with site managers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to promote health and safety, including participating in safety meetings and providing guidance on best practices.
- Stay informed about changes in health and safety legislation and industry practices and ensuring that client remains compliant.
- Support the site team in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid arrangements.
- Support the site team with the investigation and resolution of health and safety related concerns raised by employees or external parties.
- Support the site team to identify health and safety training needs.
- Effectively communicate health and safety related information, updates and initiatives to employees and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of health and safety related accidents, incidents, inspections, and other relevant data.
- Liaise with site teams, insurers, brokers, and loss adjustors in defence of claims.
Key Requirements:
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Train the Trainer qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Other Requirements:
- Experience of influencing stakeholders at all levels on Health and Safety related issues.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation in the ROI.
- Strong understanding of safety management systems and incident investigation techniques.
- Detail oriented and analytical approach to health and safety management.
- Ability to prioritise work requirements and handling multiple tasks.
- Proactive approach to problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams.
- Strong commitment to promoting a proactive culture of health and safety, and continuous improvement.